ENLISTED APPLICATIONS TO THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2029

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SUBJ/ENLISTED APPLICATIONS TO THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY CLASS OF 2029// 
 
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RMKS/1.  The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is seeking top performing, 
energetic Sailors and Marines from the Active and Reserve Components who have 
demonstrated strong leadership for admission to the USNA Class of 
2029.  Among each USNA class is a corps of prior-enlisted Sailors and Marines 
who infuse peer-level fleet experience into the Brigade of Midshipmen.  Years 
from now, these young men and women from all walks of life will lead our 
fleet.  Commanding officers (CO) are encouraged to identify motivated 
enlisted personnel who meet the criteria and may be good candidates for 
selection to USNA. 
 
2.  Successful candidates will be top-quality Sailors and Marines who fit the 
following profile: 
    a.  Academics: 
        (1) Possess a strong high school grade point average indicating the 
potential to succeed at USNA.  Fleet applicants ranked in the top 40 percent 
of their high school class are typically considered competitive. 
        (2) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores taken within the last two 
years.  The SAT is a three-part test consisting of reading, math, and 
writing.  Applicants should aim to score above 500 in reading (verbal) and 
above 550 in math, with a combined minimum of 1050.  There is no recommended 
score for the writing component, but it may be used for evaluation 
purposes.  For applicants who have taken the American College Test (ACT) 
within the last 2 years, scores of 22 in English and 24 in Math are 
recommended.  Potential candidates with SAT or ACT scores that are older than 
two years or below these guidelines are strongly encouraged to retake the 
test. 
We will accept applications with no SAT/ACT scores or scores older than two 
years, but candidates should inform the USNA Fleet Coordinator the reason the 
tests were not taken. 
        (3) Typically completed four years of mathematics, including a strong 
foundation in geometry, algebra, and trigonometry, four years of english, and 
one year of chemistry.  Additionally, physics, calculus, history, and two 
years of a foreign language are strongly recommended.  Continued education 
since high school is vital; candidates are encouraged to strengthen their 
admission application with college courses in higher math that includes 
trigonometry/pre-calculus and sciences. 
        (4) If schedule permits, applicants are encouraged to complete 
college courses that display current academic ability. 
    b.  Top performers who have demonstrated or possess strong leadership 
(e.g., past and present Command Junior Sailors/Bluejackets of the 
Quarter/Year, top 20 percent performers in "A" and "C" schools, class 
leaders, Honor Guard members, and community volunteers). 
    c.  Good moral character and unquestionable loyalty to the United States, 
as determined by a command interview and military recommendations. 
    d.  No record of disciplinary action under Article 15, Uniform Code of 
Military Justice, or conviction by civil court (except minor traffic 
violations) during the three years preceding application for 
admission.  Waivers are considered on a case-by-case basis. 
    e.  Outstanding physical fitness.  In addition to passing the candidate 
fitness assessment in the USNA application, candidates need to have 
demonstrated the ability to pass the USNA physical fitness requirements 
within the last year.  The USNA physical readiness test standards (Minimum 
Passing Scores) are: 
        (1) Push-ups (2 minutes):  35 (Male), 20 (Female). 
        (2) Front Plank:  1 minute and 45 seconds (1:45). 
        (3) 1.5 Mile Run:  10 minutes and 30 seconds (10:30) (Male), 
12 minutes and 40 seconds (12:40) (Female). 
    f.  Must not have passed their 23rd birthday on 1 July of the year of 
admission to USNA. 
    g.  Must not be married, pregnant, or have incurred obligations of 
parenthood. 
 
3.  Candidates with superior academic performance and strong military 
backgrounds may receive direct appointments to USNA.  Top performers who need 
to strengthen their academic background may be selected to attend the Naval 
Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) in Newport, RI for one year and receive an 
appointment to USNA the following year. 
 
4.  Personnel selected to attend USNA or NAPS must be medically qualified by 
the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB) in order 
to be commissioned as an officer in the Navy or Marine Corps.  Once 
candidates begin submitting application documents, their name will be sent to 
DoDMERB for the physical and eye exams.  The candidate will be contacted by 
Department of Defense Medical Exam Testing System, the DoDMERB contractor, 
with information on where to receive the physical and eye exams.  The 
candidate will be contacted by the USNA Fleet Coordinator with information on 
how to get the physical and eye exam completed at their own military 
treatment facility as an alternative.  Reference (a) provides medical 
standards. 
 
5.  Up to 170 active and reserve personnel may be appointed to USNA each 
year.  The deadline to apply to the class of 2029 is 31 December 2024.  The 
deadline for all completed application documents is 31 January 2025.   
Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their application as soon as 
possible.  Packages completed before 31 January 2025 will be reviewed by the 
admissions board as soon as they are received.  Packages will not be reviewed 
without the CO's endorsement.  References (b) and (c) provide guidance. 
 
6.  An applicant becomes an official candidate by submitting a preliminary  
application online at https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/.  A follow-on email to 
the fleet applicant will provide them with a candidate number and 
instructions for completing the full application.  USNA operates on a rolling 
admissions process and fleet applicants are encouraged to complete their 
applications early to improve competitiveness.  Key components to the USNA 
application include: 
    a.  Essay. 
    b.  Personal background information. 
    c.  High school transcripts. 
    d.  College entrance exam scores (SAT/ACT). 
    e.  Recommendation from Leading Petty Officer/Leading Chief Petty Officer 
or the Senior Enlisted Advisor (Platoon Sergeant/First Sergeant/Sergeant 
Major). 
    f.  Recommendation from first officer in chain of command 
(OIC/DIVO/DEPT HEAD). 
    g.  Recommendation from CO. 
    h.  Extracurricular activities validated by chain of command. 
 
7.  Direct application questions to the Fleet Liaison at (410) 293-1839/DSN 
281-1839 or fleet@usna.edu, or write to:  USNA, Candidate Guidance Office, 
Halsey Field House, 52 King George St, Annapolis, MD 21402-1318, Attn:  Fleet 
Liaison. 
 
8.  Additional information about USNA may be obtained at 
https://www.usna.edu/Admissions/Apply/Active-Duty-Service-Applicants.php.
 
9.  Released by the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy.// 
 
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